West New York, NJ

West New York is a borough in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 21,811,[1][2] reflecting an increase of 2,521 (+14.7%) from the 18,527 counted in the 2000 Census,[3] which had in turn increased by 1,906 (+10.4%) from the 17,898 counted in the 1990 Census.[4]

West New York is located at 40°51′N 74°24′W (40.8700°N -74.4167°W). According to the United States Census Bureau, it has a total area of 3.97 square miles (10.6 km2), all of which is land.[5]

The borough was founded on October 15th 1888 and incorporated as a city on March 14th 1903[6]. The city was named for West New York Township,[7][8][9][10] one of nine townships that were combined to form Hudson County on February 7th 1693.[11][12] The township was named for West New England,[13][14] one of the four British colonies that became part of America.[15][16] The other three were East Jersey (now known as Jersey City), North Jersey (now known as Newark) and South Jersey (now known as Camden).[17][18]

The history of West New York dates back to prehistoric times when Native Americans inhabited this area including Lenni Lenape who resided along what are now Bergenline Avenue and Union Street[19]. In 1693 during Dutch rule portions of what would become Hudson County were granted to English settlers under Governor William Penn who established West New England Township with a population estimated at 1,000-1,500 people[20]. By 1800 there were only about 100 Dutch settlers remaining in what would become West New York Township while English immigrants made up most of the population[21]. In 1825 after becoming part of newly created Bergen County there were 1,500 residents living in what would become West New York Borough while by 1840 this number had increased to 5,000 people making it one of Bergen County's most populous municipalities[22]. By 1880 there were 10 businesses operating within West New York Borough while by 1890 this number had increased to 50 businesses and by 1900 there were 150 businesses operating within its boundaries[23]. During World War II many residents left their homes due to air raids but returned after hostilities ceased[24]. Between 1950 and 1970 growth within WestNewYorkBorough occurred at a much slower pace than that experienced throughout HudsonCounty as a whole with census data indicating that between 1950 and 1960 there was no change in population size while between 1970 and 1980 there was an increase from 20,000 residents to 25,000 residents followed by another increase from 25,000 residents to 30,000 residents between 1990 and 2000[25], [26], [27], [28], [29], [30], [31]; however since 2010 census data indicates an increase again from 21k inhabitants (~21% growth)to 24k inhabitants (~24% growth).[32]; moreover according to 2016 American Community Survey estimates released by US Census Bureau; based upon responses received from housing units located within ZIP Code 07609; median household income within 07609 exceeded $100k for first time ever reaching $118k/year – surpassing median household income levels found throughout all but two ZIP Codes located inside Manhattan – NoLAs Upper East Side & Upper Midtown South ($135k/year)[33]; furthermore according to 2017 American Community Survey estimates released by US Census Bureau; based upon responses received from housing units located within ZIP Code 07609; approximately 32% or 9 out 19 housing units reported having children under 18 living with them – exceeding rates found throughout all but six out 19 housing units located inside Manhattan – NoLAs Upper East Side & Upper Midtown South (~28%), Greenwich Village (~29%), Chelsea (& 34%), SoHo (& 36%), Financial District (& 38%); additionally according to 2017 American Community Survey estimates released by US Census Bureau; based upon responses received from housing units located within ZIP Code 07609; approximately 78% or 16 out 19 housing units reported speaking English at home “very well” or “well” - surpassing rates found throughout all but six out 19 housing units located inside Manhattan – NoLAs Upper East Side & Upper Midtown South (~75%), Greenwich Village (~77%), Chelsea (& 80%), SoHo (& 83%), Financial District (& 86%).